Luke 23:42 And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom. I. THE SCENE OF THIS MORAL MIRACLE. II. THE CHARACTERS PROMINENTLY BROUGHT BEFORE US ON CALVARY. III. THE PETITION PRESENTED BY THE DYING SINNER. "Lord, remember me, when Thou comest into Thy kingdom." 1. It is a prayer that is offered up. The first prayer ever offered by him. The prayer of this penitent malefactor was sincere. 2. It was the prayer of faith; he believed in the power and willingness of the Saviour to bless Him. 3. It recognizes the supreme authority of the Saviour as a King. 4. In this prayer we see, too, his faith in the doctrine of the immortality of the soul. 5. This prayer is distinguished by humility. 6. This prayer is distinguished by fervour. IV. THE ANSWER OF THE DIVINE SAVIOUR. This answer directs our thoughts to the home of the righteous after death — paradise. In this answer of the Saviour, another great doctrine is implied — That the soul of man is immaterial; that it lives and acts when the frail body lies in the silent tomb. In this answer of the Saviour we are taught that the righteous soul, in leaving the body, ascends immediately to God. In this answer of the Saviour, too, we see His power and willingness to save — to save "to the uttermost." (H. P. Bowen.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.WEB: He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom." |
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